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A Growing Number of American Patients are Seeking Medical Treatment Abroad
The medical tourism industry has seen a major increase in the past decade.
Researchers have confirmed that:
* In 2006, about 150,000 American citizens traveled to Latin America and Asia for medical treatment.
* In 2007, the figure increased to approximately 300,000.
* By 2010, experts say the number can increase to over 1 million.
American patients are opting to undergo medical treatment abroad for procedures such as: face lifts, heart bypasses and fertility treatments. For many people who require medical treatment, the last thing they want to do is travel. However, due to the high cost of medical treatment in the USA, many American patients are going abroad for medical treatments. Their purpose is to save 50% to 80% on medical treatment conducted by doctors who are often trained in the United States, at hospitals that maintain the precise standards of patient care and safety...
...Low costs of Medical Treatment Abroad
For most people, the lower price is the main advantage of medical tourism. USA health care costs are often higher than the combined fee of traveling and receiving medical care abroad.
* A total face and neck lift procedure can cost about $12,000 in the U.S.A, while a similar procedure will costs around $3,000-4,000 overseas.
* The price of hip replacement surgery varies from $40,000 to $65,000 in the USA, whereas a similar procedure abroad costs about $8,000 to $18,000, including traveling expenses.
* India provides reasonable prices and high quality medical services to patients from the US. The prices in India usually vary from 0.25 to one 0.1 of the price of a similar medical procedure in the USA.
* Thailand - India's major competitor - is about 20% more expensive
* Receiving medical treatment in South America can cost between 50-100% more than it would in India.
High quality healthcare abroad
By doing the proper research, or consulting with a good agent, you ensure that you will receive high quality medical services with the best doctors in your destination country.
Medical treatment centers in many of these countries offer state-of-the-art facilities. Including new, or renovated private hospitals that use cutting edge technology and equipment. The doctors in these facilities are trained to American and European standards providing service that is equal or greater to what hospitals in USA offer.
Benefit of Medical tourism for minor procedures
Patients who are undergoing minor surgery, or procedures, can enjoy their recovery by staying in a relaxing, vacation atmosphere with a great view. Patients accompanied by a family member or friend can enjoy some quality time, relaxing on the beach or going shopping. This can relieve much of the stress that builds up after a surgery. For patients receiving minor treatments, the benefits are even greater...
http://www.health-tourism.com/medical-tourism/usa-research/
A Growing Number of American Patients are Seeking Medical Treatment Abroad
The medical tourism industry has seen a major increase in the past decade.
Researchers have confirmed that:
* In 2006, about 150,000 American citizens traveled to Latin America and Asia for medical treatment.
* In 2007, the figure increased to approximately 300,000.
* By 2010, experts say the number can increase to over 1 million.
American patients are opting to undergo medical treatment abroad for procedures such as: face lifts, heart bypasses and fertility treatments. For many people who require medical treatment, the last thing they want to do is travel. However, due to the high cost of medical treatment in the USA, many American patients are going abroad for medical treatments. Their purpose is to save 50% to 80% on medical treatment conducted by doctors who are often trained in the United States, at hospitals that maintain the precise standards of patient care and safety...
...Low costs of Medical Treatment Abroad
For most people, the lower price is the main advantage of medical tourism. USA health care costs are often higher than the combined fee of traveling and receiving medical care abroad.
* A total face and neck lift procedure can cost about $12,000 in the U.S.A, while a similar procedure will costs around $3,000-4,000 overseas.
* The price of hip replacement surgery varies from $40,000 to $65,000 in the USA, whereas a similar procedure abroad costs about $8,000 to $18,000, including traveling expenses.
* India provides reasonable prices and high quality medical services to patients from the US. The prices in India usually vary from 0.25 to one 0.1 of the price of a similar medical procedure in the USA.
* Thailand - India's major competitor - is about 20% more expensive
* Receiving medical treatment in South America can cost between 50-100% more than it would in India.
High quality healthcare abroad
By doing the proper research, or consulting with a good agent, you ensure that you will receive high quality medical services with the best doctors in your destination country.
Medical treatment centers in many of these countries offer state-of-the-art facilities. Including new, or renovated private hospitals that use cutting edge technology and equipment. The doctors in these facilities are trained to American and European standards providing service that is equal or greater to what hospitals in USA offer.
Benefit of Medical tourism for minor procedures
Patients who are undergoing minor surgery, or procedures, can enjoy their recovery by staying in a relaxing, vacation atmosphere with a great view. Patients accompanied by a family member or friend can enjoy some quality time, relaxing on the beach or going shopping. This can relieve much of the stress that builds up after a surgery. For patients receiving minor treatments, the benefits are even greater...
http://www.health-tourism.com/medical-tourism/usa-research/
